Monday, September 29, 2008
I Know You Got Sol
I haven't done a SOL MUNKI post in so long my dude SENOR KAOS was like "Y'all still cool D?" Heck yeah we cool! Them my dudes! They beeen remodeling the store, designing the fall line and getting ready to release some heavily anticipated shoes. I fell thru the other day to get the exclusive look before these joints hit the store shortly Check it out...
The Phoenix Suns colorway is a GOrilla must have
The back of the shoe tongue has a pocket for stashing...
Now that's just stoopid!
Here is the new layout of the store
The t-shirt offering is still sick!
Register to vote at the shop. Yep not only do MUNKI's have SOL but they're politically active as well! Good looking out LION
130 Cone St 404-420-0296
Sunday, September 28, 2008
For Sisters Only
Damita can blow! Even though she from the D! Them lungs is something serious!
Damita and the GLAM SQUAD
Damita, Janet Jack (V-103) & Larry Tinsley
KiKi Sheard goes all out!
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Jamal Bryant says Umma Do Me
If you don't like politics in the pulpit then you probably don't wanna watch this clip. Personally I prefer to hear it from the pulpit with a scriptural balance.
Why Me
Good to see the growth in CUBE. True OG status right here fam. This reminds me of the brothers that would come home from Cook County Jail or the bums that would see us wildin' out and just pull us to the side like: "Man you got a chance to make it. You in school doing ya thang. Don't get caught up in no BS. Keep ya head on straight or I'ma tell ya Mama. You know I used to go to school with your uncle Moochie." I mean how could Cube not mature @ 40+ right? The crazy thing is there are some rappers his age still rapping about slanging dope outta M***y Projects. LOL! I'm just saying...
Fresh Produce
The weather doesn't change much in the ATL until late November, no matter how much I want to rock some winter heat. Nonetheless, here’s a look at the upcoming FG Varsity Letter Jacket.The jacket has the classic duck logo and “FG” lettering on the front, while the back displays the cursive logo… all chenille, all correct.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
For Real McCain?
Honestly Sir, this is the best choice for a running mate you could come up with? Should something happen to you I'm supposed to feel comfortable with this lady assuming Commander in Chief? She doesn't know ANYTHING about you, this country, our economy or foreign policy. I have yet to see an interview where she ANSWERS a question!!! I am disappointed in you Sir! As a war veteran who touts his love for this country I would expect you to put the needs of your beloved country first and not your own political ambition. I cannot do 12 years of BUSH!
David Letterman on McCain canceling the debate:
"You don't suspend your campaign. This doesn't smell right. This isn't the way a tested hero behaves. I think someone's putting something in his metamucil. He can't run the campaign because the economy is cratering? Fine, put in your second string quarterback, Sara Palin. Where is she? What are you going to do if you're elected and things get tough? Suspend being president? We've got a guy like that now!"
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
WaMu vs Bank of America
Apparently, the plans I was advised about the morning of 9/18 are faltering more so becasue of pressure from stakeholders to sell than attempts to weather the storm:
www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-wamu18-2008sep18,0,1270305.story
Best option is for consumers to rally together and put money into the banks who really have a heart for consumers more than corporate pockets. That's how the housing market got out of hand--corporations lost sight of the consumer. They became greedy and pushed the market over the edge.
WaMu is one of those banks that really is for making things inexpensive for the customer (business and personal banking) and they should remain open for business. If they must be purchased, I'm hoping Wells Fargo can manage the deal plus leave consumer services in tact. When Chase bought out Bank One, everything went to pot. Citibank is not a consumer friendly insitute either.
www.wamufreechecking.com/FreeChecking/index.html?appType=FC&AffiliateID=drivepm&CreativeID=WFC
On the opposite end of the spectrum, leery of bigger banks who get bigger. That's not a healthy sign at all. See Bank of America article below.
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Collier is also a former BofA loan officer who now works at Bank of the West. She said the water-cooler talk in banking circles these days centers on how consolidation will continue until there are only three or four major banks left.BofA will be one of them, Collier said. So will Citibank. 'We're just not sure who will be the other two,' she said.
www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-lazarus17-2008sep17,0,2186787.column
Do your research and stay in the know. Changes are happening while we sleep.
ie
Plan B Part II $
"P.S. You may want to take time this week to find a "safe bank" which is one that did not invest heavily in housing-backed securities and/or has a high cash reserve.
These days, it's taking two business days or more to move money around. Depending on what you need to do, signed original documents are needed and even a notary prolonging the movement of money to 10 business days or more.
Some banking alternatives to research include: ING Direct, Washington Mutual, USAA Federal Reserve Bank, and city, state or federal credit unions (except Pentagon Federal). Also, diversify your assets so if money doesn't convert as fast as you need, you have a buffer. Do what it takes to get your credit status up to par to include paying off high interest debt.
Probably also want to call or e-mail your Congress person and address the $700 Billion Financial Bailout the President is looking to get approved (see link below).
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[This] plan would boost the public debt limit, now $10.6 trillion, to $11.3 trillion while giving the Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson complete control and limited accountability as to how the money is spent.
The truth of the matter is that there are only two legitimate ways to make money in any economy: increase income or assets or decrease liabilities and expenses. This plan leans towards increasing income but does not take into consideration how top-heavy we are on expenses and liabilities w/little to no assets to support. We're still at war, natural disasters have set cities and states back in terms of revenue, and major banks are in debt to their ears. The number of unemployed is climbing toward 10 million as companies seek to cut costs as well. All it takes is a series of natural disasters to hit or worse, a war to occur to further put the U.S. in the red.
Taking $700 Billion to bailout banks through a series of "creative" sales of fake assets is equivalent to emptying your savings account and going to Las Vegas or taking your last paycheck and playing Lotto in every state with a high jackpot. Return on investment is not guaranteed... So guess what, you better have a Plan B!"
Stay in the know.
ie
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-na-wallstreet21-2008sep21,0,4214064.story?track=rss
Plan B
Given some of the things that have already occurred from this week back to the last two months, it's encouraged that you establish a PLAN B for you and your family to follow during emergencies.
Do check to see what your state has in place via Ready America: http://www.ready.gov/america/index.html or The Dept. of Homeland Security http://www.dhs.gov/xprepresp/
The financial crisis on Wall Street is hardly the tipping point and neither are the series of storms, tragedy, wars, and natural disasters in diverse places. If you've been following or know Biblical prophecy, you know what time it is by watching what happens with and around the Nation of Israel (They celebrate a very significant anniversary this year).
The coming election is something to be extremely prayerful about. Politics and fanfare aside, what’s to come in the next two to four months will ripple across the globe. Nations to watch in the days ahead: Georgia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Russia, Turkey, Sudan, Israel, Great Britian, and the U.S.
Stay in faith and keep those candles burning ya’ll.
ie"
Monday, September 22, 2008
Foot Fetish: Adidas Originals Atlanta New Arrivals
I stopped in the store yesterday and was startled by the amount of new freshness we got in while I was off. Some of you may know that adidas recently collaborated with VIBE to help them celebrate their 15 year anniversary. Check out the FORUM MIDS. This is an exclusive sneak peek cuz they don't hit the floor until 9.25.08 & will probably go for $125
Inside of the shoe is a copy of the a letter from the editors of the preview edition of VIBE 1992.
Both of these joints go for $150 a piece. I know my man Wale spazzed out when he seen these. Oh yeah btw, there is a 30% off sale on almost everything in the store right now! Not sure how long the sale will last but there are some nice shoes and track jackets on sale right now fam!
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Friday, September 19, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Love Is In Need...
So Saturday morn I was headed to work and while waiting for my ride over by Garnett train station I caught this line. There was also a gentleman who at first listen appeared to be yelling at those in the lineup. I drew closer and had Sunday Morning Service early. The lineup was for a local church (I believe) feeding the homeless & hungry. The man that I thought was yelling was actually preaching (his delivery and booming voice was reminiscent of Martin Luther King Jr.)
A few observations:
1. ChicaGOrilla what have you done recently to impact your world sir?
2. Ayo that dude dressed fresh as all get out, why is he lined up to eat w/ the homeless
3. Why didn't that brother take his hat off when asked to so the reverend could bless the food?
4. What type of impact and impression would that church have made on these people if they fed the people first and preached second?
5. What if they didn't preach at all and just fed the people and let them know ALMIGHTY GOD loves them?
6. What if they undergirded their efforts in feeding these men fish with teaching them how to fish?
By no means am I hating on their efforts. I sincerely applaud them and hope to successfully get all of us together at the next Hosea Williams Feed the Hungry Event. I really need to get back on my square.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Read A Book
The Adventures of Johnny Bunko is America’s first business book in manga and the last career guide you’ll ever need.
The book, which you can read in an hour, tells the story of Johnny Bunko, a beleaguered Everyman toiling away at the Boggs Corp.
One night Johnny meets Diana, a magical and butt-kicking adviser who teaches Johnny -- and you -- the six lessons of satisfying, productive careers:
1. There is no plan.
2. Think strengths, not weaknesses
3. It’s not about you.
4. Persistence trumps talent.
5. Make excellent mistakes
6. Leave an imprint.
Where Are The Missionaries?
The conversation is old I know. I think it's a relevant discussion though.
Snooping around illdoctrine.com and found this...
Which led to this...
http://www.podtech.net/home/3573/iphones-and-churches-part-2
And all I could think is "Where are the missionaries?" Where are the believers who live the WORD by example and would go out amongst these indigenous people demonstrate the love of GOD? Oh yeah, we playing church!
Foot Fetish: Adidas Concord Hi
Alright fam so keeping y'all in step with some of the new hotness hitting the store we got our replenishment of Adidas Concord Hi in assorted flavors recently. I was on break at the store the other day and came back to find who scratching that sneaker itch? Ludacris/ DTP's DJ Jaycee! My man just had to cop a pair of the black (San Antonio Spurs colorway?) concords as soon as he seen 'em
Another addict gets his fix! Ayo Jay I'ma need you to open up the closet and let the world know what you working with homeboy.
Other flavors include...
Price tag... ($120)
Being fresher than the rest of them... PRICELESS!
Come holla at the GOrilla!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Girls Rock Too
My homie KAOS did a joint saluting the ladies. It's important to me that my daughter knows she's my princess, a daughter of the MOST HIGH GOD, an heiress and not some nappy headed h*e!
Sunday Morning Service: Rick Warren
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Canton Jones on MIXXMASTERS LOUNGE
Part 2 - Canton Jones gets real in an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview then slams a crazy, live perfromance of "Doin It Big" from his album "The Password: Access Granted. Canton follows up with real praise on "The Professional" from "Kingdom Business"
Part 3 - Canton Jones talks about finding his niche in ministry and how he is able to morph like a Transformer to be all things to all people in order to save some. Then he brings a live performance of "Love Song" from his album "The Password: Access Granted"
Part 4 - Canton Jones tills the land for Harvest with this live performance of "My Day" from his album "Kingdom Business"
Allow Me To Reintroduce the DJ...
The homie Skillspinz is back at with a new video for "CRAZY SCRATCHING"
He & I used to host the Friday night joints at Club Soteria back in the day. I miss those days. I said one day I'ma do a party and bring him up to the Atl just to get it in like we used to!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Songwritting Opportunity For Christian/Gospel Artists
"With less than six weeks left to enter the 2008 International Songwriting Competition (ISC), I wanted to give you an update (if you weren't already aware) on this year's prestigious judging panel, specifically pertaining to our Gospel/Christian category.
Each year ISC is privileged to assemble an outstanding judging panel, and the 2008 competition is no exception. Michael W. Smith, Jeremy Camp, Natalie Grant, and Matt Thiessen (Relient K), among others, have all signed on as ISC judges; the panel consists of highly respected recording artists and some of the most influential executives in the music industry. See below for a complete list of judges.
In addition to the Gospel/Christian category, ISC also offers 19 other categories of music to enter. New this year is a Music Video category, and ISC has included the following prestigious industry executives as judges: Amy Doyle (Sr. VP of Music and Talent at MTV) and Rick Krim (Executive VP of Talent and Programming for VH1).
The opportunity to have these judges hear your songs is only part of the reason to enter ISC. Recognition, exposure, kudos, and prizes (more than $150,000 in cash and prizes will be shared among the 62 winners - including an overall Grand Prize of $25,000 (US) cash and $20,000 in prizes) are other equally enticing reasons for entering ISC.
ISC accepts original songs from musicians, artists, groups, and songwriters at every level from amateur to professional. ISC's Gospel/Christian category includes all genres of traditional and contemporary Gospel and Christian music. Songwriters entering this category may also enter any other categories.
Go to http://www.songwritingcompetition.com to enter songs via mail or online.
The complete list of 2008 ISC judges include:
Recording Artists
Michael W. Smith; Jeremy Camp; Matt Thiessen (Relient K); Natalie Grant; Rob Thomas (Matchbox 20); Chaka Khan; Tom Waits; KT Tunstall; Robert Smith (The Cure); Ricky Martin; Loretta Lynn; Neil Finn (Crowded House); Buckcherry; T-Pain; James Cotton; Jerry Lee Lewis; Craig Morgan; Ray Davies (The Kinks); McCoy Tyner; Darryl McDaniels (Run DMC); Chris Hillman (The Byrds); John Scofield; Mario; Black Francis (The Pixies); Youssou N'Dour; John Mayall; DJ Tiësto; Angelique Kidjo; Paul Van Dyk; Jon Secada; Pittbull; Sandra Bernhard; "Weird Al" Yankovic; and David Brenner
Music Industry Executives
Monte Lipman (President, Universal Records); Nick Burgess (Head of A&R, Virgin Records UK); Angel Carrasco (Sr. VP of A&R, Latin America Sony BMG and President, Discos 605); Cameron Strang (President, New West Records); Amy Doyle (Sr. VP of Music and Talent, MTV); Kim Buie (VP of A&R, Lost Highway); Jon Pikus (Director of A&R, MySpace Records); Mitchell Cohen (VP of A&R, Verve Music Group); Bruce Iglauer (Founder/President, Alligator Records); Dan Storper (President, Putumayo World Music); Peter Strickland (Senior VP, Jack Records/Warner Bros.); Steve Lillywhite (Producer - credits include U2, The Rolling Stones, Morrissey, Peter Gabriel, and more); Douglas C. Cohn (Sr. VP, Music Marketing & Talent, Nickelodeon); Cory Robbins (Founder/President, Robbins Entertainment); Betty Pino (DJ, WAMR Miami); Paul Majors (CEO/Founder Majors Music); Leib Ostrow (CEO, Music for Little People); Dr. Demento (Radio Host of The Dr. Demento Show); Rene Bell (Executive VP A&R, Song BMG Nashville); John Echevarria (President, Universal Music Latino); and Rick Krim (Executive VP Talent and Programming, VH1)
In addition to the Gospel/Christian category, ISC offers 19 other categories, including: Pop/Top 40, AAA (Adult Album Alternative), Rock, Country, Americana, R&B/Hip-Hop, Blues, Folk/Singer-Songwriter, Jazz, Latin Music, Instrumental, Dance/Electronica, Comedy/Novelty, World Music, Children's Music, Lyrics Only, Teen, Performance, and Music Video."
MAJORS Goes HARDER @ LIVIN' IT
The homie MAJORS was spotted @ Scott Free MC's Luis Palau's LIVIN' IT BMX event @ Celebrate Freedom
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Reaching The Right People
Here's a great idea.
What if your new rock group appeals to fans of the B52s? Or if your new book is just perfect for people who like Brad Meltzer? If you have a CD or a book or an idea that will appeal to a certain psychographic, it might not be so easy to reach just those people.
Dave came up with a super idea: go buy a bunch of B52s CDs. Then list them (brand new!) for sale on Amazon and eBay. Price them ridiculously low, like a dollar. The only people who are going to buy a copy are focused fans. Then, when you ship out the CD, include your new CD in the box as well. You've reached exactly the right people (purchasers! who spent money! who are fans!) at exactly the right moment. Why not include two or three in the box? Fans know fans, and they like spreading the good stuff around.
What a shame that Amazon hasn't figured out how to provide this as a useful service. Amazon knows who buys a lot, they know who reviews a lot... why not ask those people if they want a free prize now and then? An influential person would earn the right to a huge number of free samples. Radio DJs used to get them... but now, of course, it's us that are the DJs...
(It doesn't work so well for used cars, of course.)
This works for other fields as well. If you have a massage service that is the perfect complement to customers of a personal training service down the street, why not give that trainer a dozen intro gift certificates she can use to thank her best customers?
MJ points out that the few mainstream publishers that promote their books spend $10,000 or more on ads that don't work. Putting a book into the hands of 1,000 perfect fans may be a far smarter investment.
Thinking small, again. It tends to work. Along those lines, Rich has a neat promo going on.
How Do I Say Goodbye?
nor crying, nether shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
-Matthew 5:4
Richard Smallwood - Total Praise
STAY IN YO' LANE
You are not a thug! You were raised in the suburbs in a two parent home. You got good grades in school. Even made the honor roll. Could've went to college but you wanted to test the streets. That life seemed way more exciting then becoming a law abiding citizen. Tupac really makes that "Thug Life" seem so fresh! You were raised in Hawkinsville and decided to hit the ATL to make a name for yourself. Your first arrest came in Cobb County on a traffic violation. You used to go to church regularly because Moms made you but once you got your weight up you decided to have YOUR OWN relationship with GOD. You once had a respectable well paying job as a security officer now you sagging your pants to your thighs and wear white tee shirts.
